but that

phrase

: that

—used after a negative

there is no doubt but that it must be done

Examples of but that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Potent wind gusts, significant coastal flooding, beach erosion and heavy rain will hit these areas by late Friday and Saturday, but that could shift depending on exactly where the storm sets up. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Of course, those tires were severely flat-spotted and had to be changed, but that’s better than damaging the car’s bodywork or suspension. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

In his letter, Cao confirmed a piping issue aboard the USS Lincoln and that meal options were reduced from two to one during periods of higher-tempo operations, but that both issues were resolved. — Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

These characters’ stories had ended, but that didn’t mean there weren’t stories left to tell at South Crenshaw and Beverly. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for but that

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat